Tome Molds - volume concern

[Chris_Abrahamson]

I have been looking at the Tome Molds that Dairy Connection carries that have been discussed elsewhere on this forum.  I understand that the smaller mold - 7.5 x 7.0 x 3.5 inches has an issue with the follower will not travel the full depth of the mold.  So, I was debating getting the larger 8 x 8 x 6 inches mold.

Currently, the most I can handle with my pot is 4 gallons of milk I wondering which size is appropriate.

Thanks for the help

[Sailor Con Queso]

The smaller mold can handle 4 gallons, depending on your yield, but doesn't give you much wiggle room. I would go with the larger one.

[zenith1]

I agree with Sailor. I have use that mold and 4 gallons is about the maximum it will handle. It would handle a 4 gallon Parmesan or Romano no problem because of the lower volume of curd produced. If you were making a Wenslydale or similar style it would not be big enough.